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ON THIS DAY: the start of WWI (1914)

On this Day
On this day in 1914, the First World War began- a conflict unlike any before it, and one that reshaped the modern world. Austria‑Hungary’s declaration...

ON THIS DAY: From the sea to the stars

On this Day
July 8 in history marks two pivotal moments in humanity’s quest to explore the unknown- first by sea, then by sky. On this day in...

ON THIS DAY: The invention of sliced bread (1928)

On this Day
On this day in 1928, sliced bread was sold for the first time- marking a quietly revolutionary moment in modern convenience. The invention of...

ON THIS DAY: Nuclear non-proliferation treaty signed (1968)

On this Day
On this day in 1968, the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT) was signed in New York by the United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet...

On this day: Helen Keller was born (1880)

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On 27 June 1880, Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama- a figure who would go on to redefine perceptions of disability and become...
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ON THIS DAY: Buzz Aldrin takes the first space selfie (1966)

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On November 12, 1966, American astronaut Buzz Aldrin took...

Makarios Hospital children’s wards to receive €280,000 renovation

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The children's wards at Makarios Hospital are set for...

E-scooters: 8,800 complaints, two fatalities and five legislative proposals

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The need for stricter e-scooter rules in Cyprus was...

Turkey to deploy three warships in occupied Cyprus

Cyprus
Turkey will deploy three warships to the occupied areas...
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